Since the announcement of Jurgen Klopp’s retirement, rumors have been circulating about the next manager who will take his place.Xabi Alonso, who played for Liverpool as a player, is the top candidate, while Ruben Amorim and Julian Nagelsmann are also high on the list.
And although reports have recently begun circulating that he is close to taking over at Liverpool, no positive talks have taken place, and at the moment he is fully focused on Bayer Leverkusen and has made no moves regarding his own departure, according to Fabrizio Romano reported.
“We’re hearing fresh stories about Liverpool and positive talks over Xabi Alonso, and while I respect other journalists and their sources, my understanding is that there is nothing new to report on this saga,”
“I honestly have no news yet on Xabi Alonso.”
“It’s normal that we have many reports, one day reports on being close to Bayern, one day same on Liverpool, but my understanding is nothing is decided or close yet.”
“Alonso is 100% focused on doing something historical at Bayer Leverkusen, meanwhile both Liverpool and Bayern want him, but we’ll have to wait and see what happens.”
“And, as I’ve said before, Alonso is a top candidate for Liverpool, but not the only one.”
“Liverpool will appoint a new director, and then a new manager.”
“That step will be crucial to decide on the new coach.”
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